Case Dining Service Worker I

About the role

Are you passionate about great food and excellent customer service? Do you thrive in a high-energy, vibrant team environment? We are looking for an enthusiastic Dining Service Worker I to help us craft exceptional dining experiences for our university community. In this role, you will be the face of our residential dining halls, interacting directly with students, visitors, faculty and staff while prepping and serving fresh, delicious meals. All positions in RHS are designated as critical status. In the event of a university closure, modification, or suspension of operations due to snow or other emergency condition, persons in this position are expected to make all reasonable attempts to report to work as scheduled for the duration of the closure/suspension. If a person has an approved remote work agreement to work a portion of their normally scheduled work hours remotely, they may be called upon to work on-site to serve the MSU community.

Responsibilities

• Prep, organize, and stock vibrant salad bars, hot and cold food stations, and exciting made-to-order service lines.
• Work side-by-side with our talented culinary team to combine ingredients, portion dishes, and serve guests directly from active stations.
• Keep our kitchen sustainable by applying proper food handling and storage techniques to reduce waste and prevent spoilage.
• Serve as a welcoming, friendly face to our diverse student body, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Requirements

• Casual knowledge of food ingredients and correct preparation and serving techniques is necessary.
• One-year satisfactory experience as a worker in a food related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience is desirable.
• Willingness to work a flexible shift is necessary.
• Standards of personal hygiene consistent with sanitation rules and regulations is necessary.
• Occasional lifting of 26 to 75 pounds is required.

Qualifications

• Customer-First Mindset: Deeply customer-oriented with the natural ability to anticipate changing service needs and guest demands.
• Proactive & Flexible: A self-starter skilled at taking initiative and adapting quickly to a fast-paced environment.
• Team Collaborator: Ability to work seamlessly with a diverse group of coworkers from all walks of life.
• Food Safety Aware: Basic knowledge of, or a strong willingness to learn, safe food handling practices.

Benefits

• Inclusive Environment: Work within a diverse, welcoming, and deeply supportive workforce.
• Campus Energy: Immerse yourself in the unique, positive, and bustling atmosphere of a university setting.
• Skill Development: Gain hands-on culinary experience and valuable customer service skills working with professional cooks.

Schedule

Monday through Thursday 2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday off, Sunday 2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.